Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 5.99" 4G Dual Sim Smartphone (4GB + 64GB 12 MP SD625 4000mAh) US $189.97 (~AU $241.93) Delivered @ LITB

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Iamspy on 24/01/2018 - 22:18 lightinthebox.com (366 clicks)
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This deal was originally posted yesterday and has expired since. This phone is still available at AU $241.93 minus (5%) cashrewards $12.09 = $229.67 which is still a good price for those who missed it.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus specs:
Body: Metal unibody, 2.5D glass front
Screen: 5.99" IPS LCD, 1080p (403ppi); Gorilla Glass
Chipset: Snapdragon 625, 8x [email protected], Adreno 506
Memory: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, Hybrid microSD slot
Camera: 12MP, f/2.2, PDAF, 2160p video @ 30fps
Selfie cam: 5 MP, 1080p video @ 30fps
OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9 on top
Battery: 4,000mAh (non-removable)
Connectivity: Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM (hybrid microSD slot); LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps support; Wi-Fi g/b/n; Bluetooth 4.1; GPS with GLONASS; FM radio; 3.5mm audio jack; microUSB port
Misc: Fingerprint reader

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  adrianhughes1998 on 24/01/2018 - 22:30

  BangGood too for similar prices

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  anzacpaul on 24/01/2018 - 22:37

  Anyone know if this will come with a global rom with play store?

  Edit: appears to be global version going by the questions.

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  spy on 24/01/2018 - 23:13

  +1

  Nah…. dearer than yesterday… https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/357165

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  AlienC on 25/01/2018 - 17:00

  Why no WiFi ac?

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  anzacpaul on 30/01/2018 - 12:41

  I cancelled my order - They advised it would be another 10 days before they could ship the item (Despite claiming "ships within 24 hours on the page).

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    spy on 18/02/2018 - 15:25

    Stay away from these pieces of trouble unless you can get the Global ROM installed without vendor crap

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  PJAus on 15/02/2018 - 01:38

  +1

  I just did a software update today and phone is stuck on boot screen. Can anyone help?

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    wakeupaaron on 15/02/2018 - 10:22

    +1

    Yes, looks like a problem with the Roms shipped with these phones. I've requested a refund from LITB and if no luck try a Paypal dispute.

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  Darkwing on 17/02/2018 - 11:53

  For anyone stuck with the Redmi 5 Plus looping into the recovery mode after the Over The Air (OTA) update: I was successful in unbricking it, using the following technique ( but be aware: your mileage may vary):

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hcAICK03ao
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVG3Ip6UPGE

  It does involve removing the cover to access the test-point, so it is not for everyone. Also I did find it a lot harder to remove the cover than they make it look in the video (I assume they have had more practice).

  The first time I tried to un-bricked my Redmi 5+ I re-flashed it with the "Global" ROM but it went straight back into the recover loop. The 2nd time I use the ROM recommended in the first video ( link appears in the description. It is a "Chinese" ROM). This worked. I selected English as my language but some of the system message still come up in Chinese. It does keep telling me that there is an OTA update but I have not been game enough to try. I want to go though the process of unlocking the bootloader first. Based on what I have read in the forums I am more likely to have success this way. But that is a story for another time

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    ozbarney on 22/02/2018 - 08:03

    +1

    Hi Darkwing. How did you get around the wait time for the Unlock to be allowed. Mine says I still have 249 hours to wait!!! I will never buy from this place again. They are not taking any responsibility for selling phones with hacked roms.

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      Darkwing on 23/02/2018 - 18:29

      I'm waiting too. About 9 more days to go…
      AFAIK there is no work-around for this, so I'm just waiting it out.
      I will, of course, be most disappointed if I try to unlock again in 9 days time only to get a similar message.

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        ozbarney on 23/02/2018 - 23:15

        Yeah - it is almost laughable… I was hoping it would just let you do it, so I try every day. Did you complain to LITB? I have damaged my volume button on the phone when removing the cover too, so sometimes the volume goes down by itself. It is such a shame as the phone was actually a really nice phone when it was running.

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  jamba on 21/02/2018 - 13:53

  +2

  Do not buy this phone. You cannot update it or it will brick.